FC Copenhagen Coach Staale Solbakken can count on captain Zeca in the Europa League play-off and singles out Atalanta’s Papu Gomez.

The first leg is at the Mapei Stadium on Thursday at 19.00 UK time (18.00 GMT).

The Danes have been using Parma’s training ground to prepare for the match, while the second leg is in Copenhagen on August 28.

“Both teams want to play the ball, so I expect an entertaining game,” said Solbakken.

FC Copenhagen Coach Staale Solbakken can count on captain Zeca in the Europa League play-off and singles out Atalanta’s Papu Gomez.

The first leg is at the Mapei Stadium on Thursday at 19.00 UK time (18.00 GMT).

The Danes have been using Parma’s training ground to prepare for the match, while the second leg is in Copenhagen on August 28.

“Both teams want to play the ball, so I expect an entertaining game,” said Solbakken.

“Atalanta have an experienced Coach and they played many matches in Europe last season, so they have grown accustomed to playing twice a week. I think it’s a pretty even fixture.

“They have a really good squad and showed stability next season, reaching the second round. Of course there are many individual talents in the team, but Gomez has found his role.

“Atalanta have so many attacking options available and it says a lot when Andreas Cornelius isn’t even their first choice.”

Midfielder Zeca took part in training today and should be available to start the match.

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